Here is the link to my groups presentation! Assignment 2 – Education Technology Presentation Video – EDCI 336 William Spencer UVic

Doing this project was a great learning opportunity and I think one of the greatest takeaways is how Slido is such a useful tool in the modern day classroom. What stands out to me is how it allows all kids to participate and it can make school fun. I am also now better prepared to use this technology tool which I see as a big takeaway from this class. I can actually walk out of here with a skill that I have learned and I plan to use Slido in my practicum. I also appreciated the ability to work with my peers on this assignment. It was a useful way to network and build a sense of shared experience with some people in the program. Doing this assignment also has made me more interested in searching for new technologies to use in the classroom and I hope to have a close look at some of the work my peers have done as well.

Further talking about Edcamps, as a future teacher I really like the ideas of them. It is all about teachers learning from each other in a relaxed, open way. Instead of having a set schedule, people choose topics they care about and have real conversations about what works in the classroom. I appreciate how collaborative it feels since everyone shares their ideas, asks questions, and builds on each other’s experiences. It makes professional learning feel more meaningful and connected. I can see myself getting a lot out of this kind of environment and contributing my own ideas as I grow in the profession. I hope I have the opportunity to participate in an EdCamp when I am out in the field as a teacher in my district. A question I raise is if many districts use these learning opportunities for their staff? It is exciting to think about the professional development opportunities in this line of work.

In our group discussion about AI for teachers, I learned a lot from hearing everyone’s ideas. We talked about how AI can help with planning, giving feedback, and saving time, but also how teachers still need to use good judgment and keep students’ needs first. I learned about new platforms such as claude and we talked about how notebook is good for making presentations. This is something I want to try because making presentation slides every day for teaching is something that sounds daunting. The conversation made me think more about using AI as a support tool rather than something that replaces the teacher. Overall, it helped me understand both the benefits and the limits of AI in the classroom.